What kind of home is 2 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ?

2 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, which has been extended.

When did 2 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ last change hands?

2 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ last sold for £209,350 in September 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £98,000 in February 2003, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2003 and September 2020, 2 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ rose from £98,000 to £209,350, a change of £111,350. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in February 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ?

2 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (1,195 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 22% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH1 6HJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ?

2 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ has council approval for side extension granted in May 2007 under ref. 07/00581/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ?

2 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ in?

2 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ sits in Capenhurst, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ?

Police records around 2 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ?

The closest primary school to 2 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ is Capenhurst CofE Primary School (210m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Whitby High School (2.8km).

What is the nearest station to 2 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Penfold Close, CH1 6HJ is Manor Farm Crescent, 128m away. The nearest rail option is Capenhurst Rail Station, 775m away.

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2 Penfold Close, Capenhurst, Chester, CH1 6HJ

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

111 m²

1195 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 2 Penfold Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

2 Penfold Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Capenhurst, Chester, Chester (CH1 6HJ). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2007. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 111 m² it's 20.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (92 m² median across 11 EPCs). Across 2003–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £254,000 is 21.3% above the 2020 sale price. Last sale on file: £209,350 in September 2020.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas
Previously extendedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Penfold Close, Capenhurst, Chester, CH1 6HJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Penfold Close has an approved side extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 2 Penfold Close, Capenhurst, Chester, CH1 6HJ

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May 2007
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side of property
Single storey side extension
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
07/00581/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2003.

Current estimate

£254,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£209,350

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

17 September 2020Most recent
£209,350
+113.6%over 17 years
10 February 2003
£98,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH1 6HJ: £225,000 (2022–2018).

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On the street

Versus other Penfold Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 2 Penfold Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,886

Street avg £2,066

Below

Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Manor Farm Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Capenhurst CofE Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH1 6HJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH1 6HJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low

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